Chapter 17

Breathless, the pretended adversaries regarded each other. Arhyvhynne felt terrible about what she had done. Though she felt it was necessary, it was way out of character. Still, she knew enough not to give up the hard fought ground she had won. "I am sorry, Serafanyelle, but do not put me to the test again. Ever."

The dragon took careful note of the use of her ancient name. It sounded odd coming from a human voice. Not even Khyrhyelle had been so brazen as to address her in that fashion during their initial meeting. Smoke rose from the nostrils, but when FireQueen responded, the eyes were laughing, taunting. "It is not tests from me you need to fear, High Witch."